Memorials, Professional Achievement - Gabrielle Van Nest, Harpeth Valley Elementary School Teacher of the Year -
SJR 274 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Gabrielle Van Nest, a Harpeth Valley Elementary School teacher selected as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year in Tennessee. It expresses the General Assembly's recognition of her dedication, professional excellence, and positive impact on students. As a joint resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The resolution was formally adopted and signed by state officials in April 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Signed Apr 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025
How they voted
30–0
Passed
Total votes 30
Mar 27, 2025
D
Democratic4
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Heidi Campbell
DDemocratic
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